(Stephen Coons 1968)
visualising futuristic concepts
From light holographic cities to space settlements, explore the diversity of futuristic architecture
Paramount Pictures, MIT, Delloitte, Harward, The Wall Street Journal, Breakthrough Initiatives
(founded by Stephen Hawking, Mark Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin and Yuri Milner), art director of the meta-universe Hanai World (founded by Guy Laliberte, founder of Cirque du Soleil), the show Mesmerica and many other projects.
A futuristic vision of holographic architecture that seamlessly blends physical and digital spaces, symbolising connectivity, data flow or an advanced energy network.
The dream of a complexity fluid and passable world-space.
Hybrid spatial ensembles at the intersection of media and other urban movement systems
Intelligent energy harvesting sails
These massive, ultra-lightweight sails act as energy collectors, converting solar radiation, wind currents and even hydrokinetic forces from bodies of water into usable electricity. Their dynamic design allows them to adjust their position for maximum energy capture, much like a ship's sail responding to wind conditions.
Floating & Coastal Architecture
These cities could be built on islands, coastal zones or even floating platforms that integrate seamlessly with natural water systems, blending organic and technological elements to minimise environmental impact and maximise efficiency.
Self-sufficient urban ecosystems
Buildings and infrastructure would be powered by clean energy generated by the sails, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Advanced water purification and desalination systems could be integrated into the sails to provide fresh water for the city.
The architecture of these cities is an artistic and functional masterpiece, shaped by both gravity-defying technologies and organic principles. Advanced materials, like ultra-lightweight carbon composites and graphene, make it possible to construct towering structures that seem to defy traditional limits of weight and gravity. Gravity has been partially neutralized or managed through anti-gravity technologies and magnetic fields, allowing these megacities to soar hundreds of kilometers into the sky without fear of collapsing under their own weight.
These towers are not just single structures; they are interconnected networks of self-sustaining buildings, each one an entire community with its own energy, resources, and infrastructure. These vertical cities create a mosaic of neighborhoods, each reflective of different global cultures, traditions, and lifestyles. The entire structure feels alive—constantly shifting and growing, like a city-wide organism.
Imagine a future where cities stretch vertically, not just horizontally, as a harmonious blend of cutting-edge technology, eco-conscious living, and cultural unity. These vertical megastructures, sometimes resembling colossal tree-like towers or interconnected spires, rise far above the ground, with each building designed to be a self-contained ecosystem—a vibrant microcosm of society, culture, and nature
Green technologies are the backbone of this civilization. The streets of these cities, though vertical, are lined with gardens, parks, and forests, with green spaces cascading from floor to floor. The highest levels are often dedicated to vertical farms, where crops grow in hydroponic systems and are nourished by the perfect balance of sunlight and water.
These farms supply fresh food to the entire community, reducing the need for transportation and the waste that comes with it.
The energy used by each building is recycled, and waste is treated in innovative ways: organic waste becomes compost, while water is purified and reused in closed-loop systems.
Some buildings even have their own air-purifying systems, scrubbing the air of pollutants and feeding the filtered air into the shared atmosphere of the city
"Liquid Modernity"
melting, fluxing
‘Future Cities’ is a world where technology and nature coexist in harmony. Here, futuristic ideas become reality, and visualisations offer a glimpse into the future and a glimpse of
what cities of the future might look like
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